Being the new kid is rough! Whether you’re new to the area or just in a new class, it can be scary to make friends, especially during super-social times like lunch and recess.

Today on KSL Studio 5, I mentioned a few of my favorite tools for making back to school manageable. I'll add more details soon...

Back to School Tip #7: This isn't really a back to school post but it seems a shame to talk all about my mini mudroom without mentioning this little piece.

Back to School Tip #6: Shoe Caddy. Ugh, shoes! We have six kids (three of whom have teen-size feet) so our house is full of...

Back to School Tip #5: Kid Cubbies. As I mentioned earlier, our mudroom is ridiculously small for 8 people. I had to stand...

Back to School Tip #4: Memory Boxes. Some papers are worth holding on to 😊. On a high shelf I installed up above the homework desk you'll find

Back to School Tip #3: The Brag Board. To the left of our homework desk (opposite the inboxes) is our family brag board.

Back to School tip #2: Family Inboxes. I mentioned these on my @studio5ksl segment a few months ago but they’re definitely worth...